Questions are frequently asked with regards to how social media and search engine rankings can be used together. In fact, I wrote an article on this subject a while back, in which I asked a few search engine marketing experts their thoughts about where social media fits into the SEO equation.
Do You Keep Your Social Media Profiles Separate?
In some cases it may be wise to keep social network profiles separate from each other. What I mean by this is that business shouldn’t always be mixed with pleasure. I don’t mean this in the same way that the Wall Street Journal meant it however. Perhaps a better way to put it would be not all business should be mixed with all pleasure.
A Less Familiar Corner of Social Networking
We all know that social networking is where it’s at these days, but it’s not all about the ones everybody knows – the Facebooks, the MySpaces, the Twitters, etc. At the recent Social Media Club gathering in Louisville, Chris Brogan discussed what he calls "velvet rope" social networks. Have you ever participated in an exclusive social network? Discuss your experience.
Are Your Social Network Photos Really Being Deleted?
PC World is pointing to an interesting study that has found that some popular social sites are not really deleting your photos when you think they are. When the average user deletes a photo they have posted on Facebook for example, they assume that photo is gone.
There’s Gold in Your Social Media Profiles
Murdok attended a recent Social Media Club gathering in Louisville, KY. Among the speakers at this event was the famous Chris Brogan, who talked about (among other things) Friendfeed, and why your social media profiles have value. Do you agree with the things Brogan says in the following clip? Share you thoughts.
Social Media Clubs: The New Regional Networking Phenomenon
Explore how regional social media clubs are revolutionizing networking by emphasizing local connections and community-driven events.
Social Media and Search Compliment Each Other
Murdok had a chat with Dana Todd of Newsforce, who talked about social media advertising and search. The two are impacting each other more than ever. What ways do you see social media and search impacting each other? Share your thoughts.
Purchasing Decisions Not Made Through Social Networks
While the majority (83%) of Internet users are actively involved in social media, less than 5 percent use social sites for research about making purchases, according to a new report from Knowledge Networks.
Additionally, only 16 percent of social media users say they are more likely to buy from companies that advertise on social sites.
Social Media A Stumbling Block For IT Pros
A survey of 1,300 IT professionals worldwide conducted by Websense reveals a majority of IT managers are still unsure what constitutes Web 2.0, and are ill-equipped to combat security concerns associated with social media.
About 95 percent of businesses allow access to social media in the workplace, and 86 percent of IT managers surveyed reported being pressured to expand social media accessibility—most often from marketing, sales, and C-level executives—despite security concerns.
USA Today – Social and Thriving
Perhaps more newspapers should follow the USA Today model. While there are no doubt other factors that come into play, one thing that has stuck out to me about USA Today, is that the publication actively engages in and embraces social media.